Tag Archives: Messi

Barcelona confirm talks to re-sign Lionel Messi from Paris Saint Germain

FC Barcelona vice president Rafa Yuste has confirmed that the club has contacted Lionel Messi about a possible return to the club this summer.   The Argentine superstar famously left Barca in tears in 2021. He then joined Paris Saint Germain as a free agent and signed a two-year contract …

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Messi won World Cup at 35, Atsu was retired by 31 – Sonnie Badu calls out GFA

Preacher and musician, Sonnie Badu has called on the Ghana Football Association to reform its mindset and change its attitude. In his opinion, it is disturbing how the football body has virtually forced some players, over the years, into early retirement. His views were contained in an open letter to …

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Social media users troll Messi after PSG’s Champions League exit

Some football fans on social media, specifically Twitter have mocked Paris Saint-German superstar, Lionel Messi for going 8 years without winning a UEFA Champions League trophy. After leading Argentina to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, many believed the football icon will be motivated to end his long …

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Football fan pays $2.6 million to watch Messi vs Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia

A football fan has paid $2.6 million for a VIP ticket to see Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi go head-to-head in Saudi Arabia. The exhibition match at King Fahd International Stadium on Thursday will feature Paris Saint-Germain and Messi facing a select side made up of players from Al Hilal …

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Messi vs Ronaldo who is the GOAT

Who is the GOAT between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo? – This is the largest football controversy to arise since the “Diego Maradona or Pele?” comparison. The two football legends have graced the game for the past 15 years with consistency hence they deserve all the praises and 5-star accolades …

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Lionel Messi confirms retirement from International Football after World Cup Final

Football icon, Lionel Messi has confirmed that he will retire from international football after the final of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 on Sunday December 18.   Messi helped Argentina qualify for the final following a commanding 3-0 win against Croatia in Tuesday’s semi-final after he opened scoring and …

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Messi magic, Alvarez double send Argentina to final of 2022 World Cup

Lionel Messi might have scored from a contentious penalty but his overall performance especially his role in the goal that sealed Argentina’s fate as finalists is one that will be written about by journalists and etched in the memories of football fans as an instance where Messi showed why he …

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Bridget Otoo takes on ‘uncultured’ Lionel Messi, backs Croatia in semis

Broadcaster Bridget Otto has taken on Argentine skipper Lionel Messi over his actions after his side beat the Netherlands at the ongoing World Cup in Qatar. Otto, who has been keenly sharing posts on the World Cup on Twitter posted a tweet that also compared Messi to rival Cristiano Ronaldo. …

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Messi equals penalty miss tally of Africa’s record goalscorer at World Cup

Argentine international Lionel Messi has equaled a record by Asamoah Gyan at the World Cup. Football record outfit, Opta Jose, noted on Wednesday, November 30; that Messi has missed two of his three penalty kicks at the World Cup. It adds that the record equals that of former Black Star …

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Lionel Messi Breaks Two Champions League Records, Surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo

Lionel Messi has added two Champions League achievements to his ridiculous record collection, beating Cristiano Ronaldo in the process.The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner scored in PSG’s 3-1 victory over Maccabi Haifa in Europe (September 14), after the French team had fallen down in the first half. His goal drew PSG level. His goal shattered two records, the first …

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